For credible Uniform Civil Code, Hindu law must first be reformed

The push for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, exemplified by Uttarakhand's enactment, is framed as secular progress. However, critics argue true equality requires dismantling inequities within Hindu personal law first. Reform is needed in areas like inheritance, guardianship, and divorce before imposing uniformity, ensuring the UCC promotes justice rather than assimilation.

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